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The DOM context selector lets you click on elements in the browser and attach them to chat messages. Instead of describing a UI change, point at the element and say “change this.” stagewise browser with a DOM element selected as visual context for an agent prompt Selected elements attach their structure, styles, position, and selector path to your next message.

Using the selector

  1. Activate — Keyboard shortcut or toolbar button
  2. Hover — Elements highlight as you move
  3. Click — Select the element. Select multiple before sending
  4. Send — Selected elements appear as attachments

What the agent receives

When you select a DOM element, the agent gets:
  • HTML structure — Outer HTML and DOM position
  • Computed styles — Key CSS properties
  • Bounding box — Position and dimensions
  • Selector path — A unique CSS selector

Tips

  • Be specific — Select the most specific element. A button is better than the entire page.
  • Combine with text — Pair selection with instructions: “Make this button larger and use the primary color.”
  • Select multiple elements — Show the agent a pattern or request changes across components.

Keyboard shortcut

PlatformShortcut
macOS⌘ I
Windows / LinuxCtrl+I
Full keyboard shortcuts →